Alamo Article 5 week 12 1/17

Who was tasked with the defense of the city and fortifying the Alamo mission?

• General Santa Anna

• Colonel William B. Travis

• Jim Bowie

• Davy Crockett

What was the purpose of General Santa Anna marching his army into Texas?

• To explore new territories

• To stop the rebellion in Texas

• To trade with the Texans

• To build new settlements

Who was the famous American frontiersman that volunteered at the Alamo?

• Jim Bowie

• Davy Crockett

• William B. Travis

• Santa Anna

How many days did the Alamo defenders hold strong against Santa Anna's troops?

• 5 days

• 10 days

• 13 days

• 20 days

What became the battle cry of the Texas Revolution?

• "Remember the Alamo!"

• "For Texas!"

• "Freedom for All!"

• "Victory or Death!"

Who commanded the 100 men that arrived as volunteers in February 1836?

• Davy Crockett

• Jim Bowie

• William B. Travis

• Santa Anna

What did the Texans decide to do with the women and children during the mission?

• Send them to fight

• Move them into safer areas

• Keep them in the mission

• Send them to Mexico

On what date did Santa Anna and his troops arrive in San Antonio?

• February 10

• February 23

• March 6

• March 15

What happened on the morning of March 6 during the battle at the Alamo?

• The Texans won

• Santa Anna's troops broke through

• Reinforcements arrived

• A peace treaty was signed

What inspired others to join the fight for Texas independence?

• The victory at the Alamo

• The sacrifice of the Texans who fought at the Alamo

• The arrival of more troops

• The leadership of Santa Anna